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I am Lyosha [343]
3 years ago
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What does ponyboy want to learn

English
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Alex3 years ago
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Pony boy wants to learn because he wants to prove he to people he’s not just a “hood”. He wants to show people what he can really do, and he doesn’t want to be stuck in his hometown with the gang forever.
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